Community & Society
51勛圖厙s MLK Celebration Focuses on Following Dr. Kings Principles: Live a Life of Love and Peace During Conflict
51勛圖厙 used its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 1 to inaugurate a new series of educational programs to help foster a better understanding of the many diverse voices in the university community.

IN A FLASH: Flashes Fight the Flu
On-campus flu vaccine clinics help keep 51勛圖厙 students, faculty and staff healthy throughout the flu season.

Shining a Light on Black Maternity Care: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Planned for Black History Month
51勛圖厙s Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio.

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue
Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the 51勛圖厙 Ice Arena.

Strutting Our Stuff: 51勛圖厙s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Students, faculty and alumni from 51勛圖厙s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

Four Decades Later, Study Experience in Florence Still Shapes Local Architects Work
Boardman-based architect Robert Mastriana was among the first class of students to study in Florence, Italy, through the universitys education-abroad program. He tells The Vindicator newspaper how that experience still influences his work.

A Promise Kept
When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris educational journey, but thanks to 51勛圖厙s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December.

Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his masters degree in music from 51勛圖厙 in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akrons bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

Job Market Bright for 51勛圖厙 Graduates
The newly released list of 100 Best Jobs for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 51勛圖厙 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.